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Hong Kong International School Previous Page | Next Page Mr. Charles W. Dull, Headmaster Hong Kong International School 1 Red Hill Road Tai Tam, Hong Kong Tel: 852-3149-7000 Fax: 852-2812-0669 E-mail: admiss@hkis.edu.hk 2000-2001 The Hong Kong International School is a private, Christian, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from pre-primary through grade 12 for students of all nationalities and religious backgrounds. The School was founded in 1966. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending approximately from August 19 to January 16 and from January 19 to June 12. Organization: The School is sponsored by and operated under the auspices of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (USA). It is also registered with the Office of Education of the Hong Kong government. Curriculum: Curriculum and approaches are similar to those in U.S. schools. Instruction is in English, with French, Spanish, and Chinese (Mandarin) taught as foreign languages. The elementary program features team teaching and an emphasis on ability grouping. The secondary curriculum offers rigorous preparation for college with many electives and a broad intercultural sports and activities program. American standardized tests are administered, including the Admission Testing Program of the College Board, and more than 90 percent of the School's graduates go on to colleges in the United States. Religious studies are an integral part of the curriculum in all grades and the overall program proceeds from Christian philosophy and setting. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredits the School. Faculty: In the 2000-2001 school year, there are 205 full-time and 33 part-time faculty members including 119 U.S. citizens, 18 host-country nationals, and 101 third-country nationals. Enrollment: Enrollment at the beginning of the 2000-2001 school year was 2,637. Of the total, 1,456 were U.S. citizens and 1,181 were children of 37 other nationalities. Facilities: The Lower Primary Building, flexible and open in design, can accommodate 740 students and contains 10 classroom clusters, a library, central offices, an art classroom, 2 spaces for music and physical education, 2 roof-top playgrounds, and a swimming pool. The Upper Primary Building consists of 9 modified open space clusters, each with 3 classrooms and common area. Other facilities include a Chinese studies center, a science laboratory, a TV station, a gymnasium, a dance/drama room, a cafeteria, multi-purpose PE classrooms, a library, art and music rooms, and an outdoor play area. The Middle School Building includes 28 classrooms, a library-media center, 6 science laboratories, music and art rooms, a chapel-auditorium, a cafeteria, and office space. The High School Building can accommodate 720 students and contains 44 classrooms, a library, and art theater, a gymnasium, an indoor pool, a computer center, a sports fields, science laboratories, roof-top recreational areas, and 2 parking floors. All buildings are fully air-conditioned. Finances: In the 2000-2001 school year, about 90 percent of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition and registration fees. Annual tuition rates for the 2000-2001 school year are as follows: Primary-Grade 5: $13,829 Grades 6-8: $14,631 and Grades 9-12: $16,261. There is an application fee of $200. In addition, the School requires capital fees of approximately $1,552 per year. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.) This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. The Office of Overseas Schools (A/OPR/OS) may have more detailed information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information regarding curriculum, special programs and the like.